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Flax seeds
Mild, nutty, and slightly earthy with a subtle crunch.
Lens analyzedFlax seeds are tiny, oval seeds from the flax plant, sold whole or ground, with a mild nutty flavor and a texture that thickens or binds when soaked in liquid. Ground flax mixed with water is often used in baking as an egg stand-in.
Where it comes from
Flax has been grown for both fiber and seed since ancient agriculture across the Mediterranean and Near East, later becoming a common crop in North American farming.
Buying it
Choose ground flax if you want the seed's contents readily available, since whole seeds often pass through undigested; ground flax should smell nutty rather than sharp or paint-like.
Storing it
Keep whole seeds sealed in the pantry; once ground, store them in the fridge or freezer since the oils turn rancid faster in meal form.
Keeps about 1 year in the pantry.
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